Dear readers, I regret to inform you all that I am stepping away from GraphicNovelty². Nancy and I mutually agreed upon taking a sorely-needed hiatus for the month of April due to burnout. My time away forced me to reflect on whether keeping up with our blog was sustainable for me… and I came to the conclusion that it’s not.
I told Nancy that in some ways, it’s gut-wrenching to step away now. I’ve kept up with a post a week for 6.5 years, through so many ups and downs in my personal life. The latest win – buying and moving into a house with my husband – is really the catalyst for my decision to quit the blog. Buying a house built in the mid-’70s is a huge time sink, as it turns out! In addition, my life’s priorities have shifted majorly in the past few years. This blog is no longer one of them. I would rather channel my time and creative energy into other things. Right now, the priority for that time and creative energy is fixing up our house with my husband and making it our home. Further down the road… who knows? But I’m ready to step away and embark on the next big adventure.
Not to worry: the blog is not going away just because I am. Nancy will keep posting, and has wonderful ideas for expanding content and implementing a more casual posting schedule that will work for her. We’ll be working together in the next few weeks to set her up to go solo.
There was no one else I would have rather gone on this journey with than Nancy. We both took our reviews and posting schedules seriously, and never disagreed on anything. I’m not exaggerating – we really didn’t! We’re not just blogging partners, we’re friends. I’m truly grateful to have worked on this blog with her, and for her understanding in my decision. That’s why I’m sticking around for a little while longer but behind the scenes. I’ll do everything in my power to ensure she succeeds =)
Please believe me when I say this was not an easy decision to make. It was, however, a necessary one. It’s time for me to step away. My deepest thanks go out to all of you for your readership, friendship, and dedication to growing what was supposed to be a one-off grad school project into a blog with over 800 followers. I have every faith that you all will continue to help Nancy be successful going forward.
Thank you all again. Signing off for the last time, with peace and love,
Kathleen ❤
Graphic Novelty² 
April 25, 2022 at 12:38 pm
Enjoyed this blog so much. Sad to see you go Kathleen but times and priorities change. You and Nancy have been a brilliant team and I’m sure Nancy will continue all the great work. I still blog but not as much as I used to. I took time in lockdown to make use of more free time and do other creative projects as well. Take care and wishing you all the best for the future. 🙂
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April 28, 2022 at 11:28 am
I’m so glad you found a balance that worked for you. I hope Nancy can take some inspiration from you going forward =) Thank you! Take care and best wishes.
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April 25, 2022 at 4:21 pm
I’m very sorry to hear this, but happy for you following your journey in life and doing what’s right for you!
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April 28, 2022 at 11:29 am
Thank you so much! Best wishes =)
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April 25, 2022 at 4:29 pm
Although I’ve known this news for awhile, this post makes it real! I couldn’t have asked for a better writing partner and I will miss our blog partnership. While I plan on continuing the blog it won’t be the same, yet I’m happy that you will have time for new opportunities in your personal life without this obligation! You’re the best Kathleen- and you will be missed by our readers (and me)!!!
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April 28, 2022 at 11:32 am
No, you’re the best! I’m still so grateful for your understanding. It’s part of what’s made you such a great partner. I’m also glad that you’ll forge your own path ahead – no matter what you do with this blog, it’ll be just as successful as it was with me on board. I have zero doubts about that!!!
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April 27, 2022 at 8:39 pm
Your blogging will certainly be missed but your reasons are understandable. We’ve all been there at various times and priorities do change. Best of luck in your future endeavors and thanks for the great blogs. Onward!
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April 28, 2022 at 11:29 am
Thank you so much. Good luck to you as well in the future!
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May 2, 2022 at 10:08 pm
To be honest Kathleen, I’ve put off reading this. We had talked about your stepping away but reading this post meant *it happened* and I was dancing around acknowledging that for a bit. I did get a little teary-eyed reading this, too :). I started blogging right around the same time as you and Nancy did, Kathleen and we found each other’s blogs very early on. I’ve never blogged without your pieces bouncing around here, too! The world of blogging will feel a little emptier without you. You will be missed. But change is a part of life! And I am so happy for you as you look to the other non-blogging adventures and creative outlets on the horizon! I always enjoyed reading your pieces and I am deeply blessed to have found a friend in you. Whenever I read George Pérez’s ‘Wonder Woman’ I will think of your pointing me in his direction as a great place to begin. Thank you for that. While we won’t be chatting in comment sections anymore, please know my heart, my love, and all the positive vibes I have to send go with you into your new adventures :D.
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May 5, 2022 at 9:32 pm
I completely understand how you feel. It’s unreal how much time has passed, how much has happened, and how many friends we’ve made doing this. Thank you so much for being such a steadfast follower and friend. It means the world to Nancy and I ❤
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